Know Adam's Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Science teachers use thinking routines to encourage students to think critically about big ideas. When students learn how to extend their reasoning using thinking moves, they are challenged to go below the surface and build a deeper understanding of scientific ideas and STEM principles.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

It teaches: Visualization and Understanding : Graphing helps students visually represent data, functions, and relationships. Whether in mathematics, science, economics, or engineering, graphs are commonly used to convey information in a concise and understandable manner. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 8, 2023

Consider a pedagogy that transcends rote memorization and the stock drills often found in today’s classrooms, expects critical thinking that teaches how to learn anything — not just school subjects. If they fail at the Science Fair, they’ll fall in love with art instead. That’s growth.

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ED Surge

MAY 15, 2024

STEM education is not just about science and math; it develops skills such as creativity, communication, empathy and critical thinking that complement technologies like generative AI and coding. As the demand for digital skills grows, schools must develop inclusive programs to engage diverse learners.

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Magic EdTech

JANUARY 24, 2023

High rates of development and improvement have been seen in both teaching and learning when gaming has been included in the classroom. Computer games empower understudies to connect socially while at the same time fostering critical thinking abilities. It is a crucial component of math, science, design, and innovation education.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The idea started as a clever way to teach students to think critically and problem-solve, show them that deep thinking was fun and problem-solving exhilarating. But here’s my issue: Too often, kids forget that the goal is to practice critical thinking and problem solving, not pursue a career in programming.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 29, 2023

It’s not about zeros and ones, or math and science. It’s about solving problems kids didn’t think they could, in creative ways that feel good. The Ask a Tech Teacher crew has come up with a foundational list of tips for teaching coding. That does not mean your student should have to teach themselves.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Here’s the list of Kindergarten websites I use most often during the school year. Copyright ©2023 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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ED Surge

MARCH 26, 2024

He still has that concern, but as he stepped back to think about it, he also saw a way to “leverage” the tool for a goal he had long fought for — to help bring social studies education, and especially the teaching of civics, to broader prominence in the nation’s schools. He has long argued that U.S. He has long argued that U.S.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The idea started as a clever way to teach students to think critically and problem-solve. One hour, according to Hour of Code, would show them that deep thinking was fun and problem-solving was exhilarating. Ward’s Science sends it as part of the kit. Computer Science Unplugged. 10 Unusual Projects.

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Chillax Science

MAY 3, 2023

Science education has undergone significant changes over the years, with modifications to curricula and instructional methodologies aimed at improving teaching and learning outcomes. Unfortunately, the majority of these trends do very little in the work of advancing science education. Why do I say that? I describe them below.

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Middle Web

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Find out how adopting a lawyer mindset can help all students develop critical thinking skills and dispositions in Thinking Like a Lawyer by Colin Seale. NBCT Kim Rensch likes that the book is a quick read and offers reasonable ways to integrate thinking skills with curricula.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 28, 2022

A nod from a top science magazine to the game many parents wish their kids had never heard of should catch the attention of teachers. I want to see their creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving in action. This is great motivation for critical thinking and problem solving. Image credit: Paulo Ordoveza.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In education, case studies are widely used as a pedagogical tool to encourage critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the application of theoretical knowledge. They serve as a bridge between theory and practice, promote active learning and the development of practical skills that improve their teaching methods.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MAY 16, 2023

Click for a free teacher account Free Science Investigations for Middle School Students ResearchQuest is a free set of investigations designed for middle schoolers that allow them to examine artifacts, analyze data, and create their own conclusions. They are also guided by an NHMU entomologist and some cool science-based comics.

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Educators Technology

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

With the widespread use of social media platforms and the ubiquity of news stories, teaching students how to critically evaluate sources and sift the good from the bad becomes a pressing pedagogical necessity. Teaching using news articles: Ideas and tips for teachers There are various ways to teach with news.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 31, 2022

There's a common misconception that science is inherently neutral and objective, absolving it of any responsibility for racist beliefs and practices. Furthermore, within the vast scope of science history, men have continuously taken credit for women's intellectual work in science, a pervasive phenomenon known as the Matilda Effect.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

In many of his videos, he acts out scenes from famous Hollywood films, except swapping in terms from the strategic management courses he teaches. She challenged students to put their TikTok skills to use explaining science concepts, and what research looks like, to the public with posts. Sixty-seven percent of U.S.

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ED Surge

MARCH 18, 2022

In the pandemic many higher ed faculty, forced onto Zoom and other videoconferencing platforms, have continued teaching online just as they always did face to face, delivering lectures over streaming video as they did in person. Many are unaware that teaching online can actually open new possibilities to innovate their teaching practice.

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STEM Education Shopping

JANUARY 26, 2024

That’s where STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education comes in. Introducing STEM building blocks – a fun and interactive way to teach children about these important subjects. This helps them develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. What are STEM Building Blocks?

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Carly and Adam

APRIL 27, 2023

Introducing STEM to your 2nd Graders is a great way to spark their curiosity and encourage critical thinking. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) is a valuable tool for teaching problem-solving and promoting creativity in young students. but can be used in 1st and 2nd grades too.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2024

These projects encourage sustainable thinking in students while exploring the principles of tech, engineering, and environmental science. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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DECEMBER 12, 2018

If you participated in December’s Hour of Code, you may have come to realize the importance of Computer Science to students. Greg Beutler is the Director of Techscool.org , a school devoted to teaching kids this fundamental skill through the lens of robotics, coding, competitions, and more. The same applies to computer science.

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Accelerate Learning

JANUARY 12, 2023

This is because STEM — science, technology, engineering, and math — education does more than teach specific school subjects. It hones critical thinking skills and helps students learn to navigate the complexities of group work. STEM encourages students to solve problems.

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Teach Science for All

MAY 31, 2023

Cleanet.org is a resource for teaching climate and energy science. Their site has a nice set of tools for teaching controversy and developing critical thinking skills related to climate change. You will find educational resources, strategies, and links to recorded … Continue reading →

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The Science Penguin

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Here are 5 fun ways to teach about magnets for 3rd grade. I usually allow my students to have access to some sort of a resource to do some research (Chromebooks work great) because there are a handful that will require some discussion and critical thinking. But how do they work!? The world of magnets holds endless fascination.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 8, 2024

The Science Behind Brain Breaks Most educators experience students’ glazed eyes, heads down, whispering, texting under the table and disruptive classroom behavior. However, teachers who understand brain science know why these student behaviors happen. Think with me for a second.

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Teach Hub

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As students move into middle and high school , it becomes increasingly challenging for them to maintain excitement and enthusiasm for subjects like math and science. Here we’ll explore a few key areas to help you make science class more appealing so your older students will get excited about science class again.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 8, 2020

The idea started as a clever way to teach students to think critically and problem-solve. One hour, according to Hour of Code, would show them that deep thinking was fun and problem-solving was exhilarating. Ward’s Science sends it as part of the kit. Computer Science Unplugged. 10 Unusual Projects.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

One of the most difficult skills to teach in school is problem solving. ” My answer: “By thinking,” which oddly confuses them. We talk about what that means–problem solving, critical analysis, logical thinking–but often, that sounds hard to them–too hard. Who is Ward’s Science.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In educational settings, AR can be used in numerous ways to enhance teaching and engage students. Throughout her educational journey, she has spanned various roles, including teaching elementary math, instructing web communications for career and technical education students and serving as an edtech consultant and speaker.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It fosters critical thinking, problem-solving skills and a deeper understanding of mathematical principles by placing students as active learners rather than passive recipients of information. math teaching predominantly focused on procedural skills, where students spent most of their time acquiring isolated skills through repetition.

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Vivify Stem

MARCH 3, 2023

5 Tips for Teaching STEM With Robots Guest Post by Sphero Team March 3, 2023 Robots are not quite living up to the promises of science fiction movies, but they are still doing some pretty amazing things in our everyday lives, especially in the classroom. Let’s dive in and discover what you can do with Sphero!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 6, 2019

The idea started as a clever way to teach students to think critically and problem-solve. One hour, according to Hour of Code, would show them that deep thinking was fun and problem-solving was exhilarating. Computer Science Unplugged. Let’s go back to the roots of coding. Ages 4 and up.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 12, 2018

If you participated in December’s Hour of Code, you may have come to realize the importance of Computer Science to students. Greg Beutler is the Director of Techscool.org , a school devoted to teaching kids this fundamental skill through the lens of robotics, coding, competitions, and more. The same applies to computer science.

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STEM Education Guide

APRIL 5, 2022

STEM is the study of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Here are some of the most important STEM skills that you should be teaching your kids that they will be able to carry with them in the future. Critical Thinking Skills. It’s not enough to think quickly. Problem-solving Skills. Creativity.

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STEM Education Shopping

JANUARY 19, 2024

Science kits are a great way to engage children in hands-on learning and exploration. With the rise of homeschooling and remote learning, science kits have become even more popular as a way to supplement traditional education. These kits not only teach children about science, but also allow them to create delicious treats to enjoy.

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